Document Type
Book
Publication Date
1-2026
Keywords
Nursing, health, psychology, research, evidence-based practice
Disciplines
Nursing
Abstract
The purpose of this text is not to prepare you to independently conduct research, but to help you become an informed and critical consumer of research. The ability to systematically evaluate the strengths, limitations, and applicability of research findings is known as critical appraisal. Critical appraisal is an expected competency of baccalaureate-prepared nurses [5] and requires a foundational understanding of research principles and methods. This book will introduce the research process, including common research methodologies, data collection and analysis approaches, ethical considerations, and strategies for translating research evidence into nursing practice.
Recommended Citation
Benjamin, Ellen, "An Introduction for Nursing Research: An Open Educational Resource for the Undergraduate Nursing Student" (2026). OER: Textbooks. 2.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/oer_textbooks/2
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